# Best User Authentication Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 user authentication plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Private Website, Memberstack, MC Professional Authenticat….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Website – Login Required](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/private-website/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [Memberstack – Member Management & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/memberstack/) | 90+ | 5/5 (24) | Mar 3, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [MC Professional Authentication and User Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/memberclicks-professional-authentication/) | 20+ | — | Nov 1, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Stitchz Social Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stitchz-social-login/) | 10+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Dec 29, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular user authentication plugin for WordPress?
Private Website – Login Required is the most popular user authentication plugin with 200+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many user authentication plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “user authentication” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which user authentication plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Memberstack – Member Management & Content Protection has the highest rating at 5/5 from 24 reviews.

### Are these user authentication plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 user authentication plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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